Bell Insurance and NFP Culture Transformation Panel

Senior Vice President – Corporate Benefits, NFP

With 20 years of experience in employee benefit consulting and underwiring, Diana specializes in providing large employers with employee benefit plan advisory services. Diana organizes partnerships with HR professionals to help them further define their objectives in health care. By systematically establishing priorities, reviewing claims data, analyzing contracts, and reviewing the marketplace for appropriate providers, she is the client’s advocate in plan design, implementation and monitoring health care programs that achieve the appropriate balance between cost-effectiveness and satisfaction.

Employee Benefits Manager, Bell Insurance

With more than 12 years of experience, Mitch works with large self-funded and fully insured clients. He is experienced at analyzing health utilization data and recommending plan design and education changes employers can make to better channel employee engagement and utilization. Mitch also provides employers with consulting services on compliance, HR assistance, wellness, and employee education along all lines of employee benefits.

Senior Retirement Plan Consultant, Bell Bank Wealth Management

Connie has more than 25 years of experience in the industry and specializes in company-sponsored retirement plans – a benefit that can help companies recruit and retain qualified employees. Connie works with clients to design plans customized for their businesses and employees, and she teaches their employees about the benefits of their retirement plan.

Chief Culture Officer, Bell Bank

As chief culture officer, Julie inspires Bell’s team to live out our mission of “happy employees, happy customers” and values of family atmosphere, unequaled service and paying it forward. In addition to supporting culture-related initiatives, Julie works closely with Bell CEO Michael Solberg as his chief of staff and represents Bell at company and community functions. She also has oversight of Bell’s Pay It Forward giving initiative and is a trustee of Bell’s employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).

Vice President - Human Resources and Operations, Bushel

As a seasoned HR professional with over 20 years of experience, Mandie is committed to fostering trust and humanity in the workplace. She brings extensive knowledge in various people-related functions and takes a strategic approach to human capital, emphasizing meaningful employee experiences. Known as a strong listener and advisor to the executive team, Mandie has a proven track record of building effective teams and leading people strategies in organizations ranging from startups to global corporations. She is a dedicated culture champion who strives to cultivate value and trust-based environments.

Vice President – Human Resources, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, TrueNorth Steel

Kellie has over 20 years of experience, and plays a central role in shaping TrueNorth Steel’s people strategy and culture. She brings a professional approach to organizational needs, company vision and mission, and articulating the HR strategy for acquiring, developing, rewarding, and retaining the best talent. She is responsible for creating innovative ways to engage all employees and establishing the culture, systems and training that develop leaders and support the overall business objectives of TrueNorth Steel.